US Bridges

SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI So JCT SH 1B · Structure no. 0000000000X1202

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,866
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2028. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163-05-4.67
CrossesCreek
Location0.10 MI So JCT SH 1B
RouteState Highway 163
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77044, -90.66814
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,866 (2018)
Projected traffic5,368 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek carry?

About 3,866 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SH 163-05-4.67 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.